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Environmental Factors That Can Increase Risk for Alcohol Abuse

October 24, 2012 / By / Alcohol Abuse

Though alcohol addiction is a behavioral illness, many experts agree that environmental factors figure largely in how a person thinks about and interacts with alcohol. Environmental factors such as product availability, social attitude and advertising can all play a part in whether or not a person will abuse alcohol. Socio-economic factors may also contribute, but …

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Lipstick & Liquor: Powerful Documentary About Women Who Drink

May 25, 2022 / By / Alcohol Abuse

Long hidden due to shame and stigma, the issue of women who drink to dangerous levels is finally brought to light in a documentary film that goes into great detail about who these women are and why they started on the path of self-destructive drinking. Lipstick & Liquor, which debuted at the Reel Recovery Film …

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Facial Features May Not Reveal Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

August 21, 2012 / By / Alcohol Abuse

Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a condition that can significantly alter the development of a child and affect cognitive and behavioral functions. The cognitive and behavioral problems follow a child throughout his or her life, creating challenges in academic and professional achievement as well as personal relationships. A new study provides new information about the …

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New Clues From Scientists as to Why Alcohol is So Addicting

May 6, 2022 / By / Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Alcoholism

What makes alcohol so addicting? According to scientists, there are several key factors that contribute to why alcohol is so addictive for many people. From the way it affects the brain to its ability to trigger pleasurable sensations, alcohol addiction can be a tough habit to break. However, if you or someone you love is …

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More Negative Effects from Drinking Alcohol

October 29, 2011 / By / Alcohol Abuse

It is well-established that long-term alcohol abuse can cause serious health problems, including brain damage and various forms of cancer. It also destroys relationships, finances, careers and emotional well-being. A series of recent studies show that alcohol abuse does even more damage than was previously known. Technological advances in neuroimaging allow scientists to observe alcohol’s …

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Why Total Abstinence in Recovery Is Key to Long-Term Sobriety

April 28, 2011 / By / Alcohol Abuse

Some people like to live on the edge. Always seeking that adrenalin rush that comes with taking risks seems natural to certain individuals. But when you’re in recovery, thinking that you can handle just one drink is more than dancing with temptation. It’s a recipe for relapse – and a chance you shouldn’t take. Total …

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Don’t Let Alcohol or Drug Abuse Make You a Statistic

December 13, 2010 / By / Alcohol Abuse

“Thousands of people die each year as due to drunk and drugged driving.  The lives of thousands of family members and friends left behind are forever scarred,” said Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administrator (SAMHSA) Administrator Pamela S. Hyde, J.D. “Some progress has been made in reducing the levels of drunk and drugged driving through …

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Protection for Employees with Drug & Alcohol Problems under the ADA

June 10, 2010 / By / Alcohol Abuse

Before a meaningful discussion can be had regarding the interplay between addiction and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is first necessary to identify commonly accepted levels of substance consumption as protection can hinge on the particular classification. The consumption of drugs and alcohol is commonly split into three categories: use, abuse, and dependence. …

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